Balfron 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (210 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: robert mccoll
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Ran the Balfron 10k for the first time and what can i say. If you've never don't it then get on those running shoes and do this great race.
Everyone that was involved from the people that gave you your number to the kids that were passing out the water and scooshing you with it also if you asked, to the Compere at the start to the piper at the half way point, to the people of Balfron and the visitors that gave everyone person running massive encouragement all me and my partner can say is THANK YOU.
This race was beautiful in scenery but also a test to which added to it. The preparation of this race was superb and to the race oraganiser and the sponors ,'take your hats of and have a drink' you were tremendous. ' Will my partner and i run this next year? As Noel Edmonds say Deal or No Deal. I will be Dealing this in my calender and to every other runner ' deal' yourselves in to. THANKS BALFRON
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kevin Hastie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hills were a challenge but still had a great day.
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Lou Lou 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Best 10k in Scotland.
In full: Great organisation, incredibly friendly, party atmosphere and a must for any serious or beginner. Wonderful scenery. Great goody bag and generous prizes. Well done Balfron!
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: David Esler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great weather, great support, great scenery....now if someone could just iron out the hills!
In full: Well done yet again Balfron!!
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: FuManStu
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The Hills are Alive!
In full: A really well organised and challenging 10k. The toughest I've ever run! Weather was excellent and the scenery second to none!
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Beth Crossan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: April 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mairi Clark
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Utterly butterly fabaroonie & hip-hop-happy run!
In full: This is the race to spark everyone's running potential and a must for the diary for any runner and their families - for a true family day it is! For those of us who are priviledged to start and finish, it gives us the opportunity to really see how a race should be managed as well as evaluating our time as a runner on the tarmac. From the meticulous organisation of the key players; the genuine charm of the registering volunteers, to the mighty luminous plentiful effective marshalls and not to forget the cheery children at the 3K and 6K water stations(whom we must especially thank today for their most welcome showers and sprays of water - adeptly targeted!) - it was a joy and priveledge to be part of it all. The sun shone gloriously and the wind blew in exactly the right direction - on our faces homewards up the steady, incline to the finish line at the school. The support was epic from the locals who were out in force, cheering and clapping with gusto - to the piper at the midway 5K as we turned tail. The views were a magical distraction when the uphills seemed endless and the support from fellow runners, near and far, doing high 5's, simply great cammaradare. All in all - its a great family day out and the local cafe Doyle's cappucino and cake stand - not to be missed as a spectator or runner! Only 365 days and counting til 2012...............can't wait! xx
Date of review: April 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Dickson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fantastic race in a fantasic setting.
In full: This was a truly well organised and welcoming event. We will definetly be back for more of the same next year. Can't wait!!!
Date of review: April 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: STEVEN Bonn 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised event. Friendly, encouraging atmosphere. Good challenging course.
Date of review: April 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Peter Cunning 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Event, Great Location
Date of review: April 17, 2011
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